Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

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From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading When an uproar among the dogs outside announced the arrival of a guest, they left everything to fix eager eyes on the opening door.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When an uproar among the dogs outside announced the arrival of a guest, they left everything to fix eager eyes on the opening door.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading When an uproar among the dogs outside announced the arrival of a guest, they left everything to fix eager eyes on the opening door.

deciduous horn of a member of the deer family

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading When an uproar among the dogs outside announced the arrival of a guest, they left everything to fix eager eyes on the opening door.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

give encouragement to

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

a person who is in charge

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

plural of “chord” — a straight line connecting two points on a curve

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The only flaw in their content was that Karlsefne was not there to see their glory.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading When an uproar among the dogs outside announced the arrival of a guest, they left everything to fix eager eyes on the opening door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When an uproar among the dogs outside announced the arrival of a guest, they left everything to fix eager eyes on the opening door.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading When an uproar among the dogs outside announced the arrival of a guest, they left everything to fix eager eyes on the opening door.

(of sounds) repeating by reflection

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

one or the other of two

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading When an uproar among the dogs outside announced the arrival of a guest, they left everything to fix eager eyes on the opening door.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When an uproar among the dogs outside announced the arrival of a guest, they left everything to fix eager eyes on the opening door.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

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From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

start firing a weapon

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading When an uproar among the dogs outside announced the arrival of a guest, they left everything to fix eager eyes on the opening door.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

an imperfection in an object or machine

From this reading The only flaw in their content was that Karlsefne was not there to see their glory.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

brought together in one place

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

a state of high honor

From this reading The only flaw in their content was that Karlsefne was not there to see their glory.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading When an uproar among the dogs outside announced the arrival of a guest, they left everything to fix eager eyes on the opening door.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

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From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

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From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers; constitutes the juniper of the Old Testament; sometimes placed in genus Genista

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

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From this reading The only flaw in their content was that Karlsefne was not there to see their glory.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When an uproar among the dogs outside announced the arrival of a guest, they left everything to fix eager eyes on the opening door.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

great merriment

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The only flaw in their content was that Karlsefne was not there to see their glory.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

and nothing more

From this reading The only flaw in their content was that Karlsefne was not there to see their glory.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading When an uproar among the dogs outside announced the arrival of a guest, they left everything to fix eager eyes on the opening door.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading When an uproar among the dogs outside announced the arrival of a guest, they left everything to fix eager eyes on the opening door.

a coniferous tree

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

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From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The only flaw in their content was that Karlsefne was not there to see their glory.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

feeling self-importance

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The only flaw in their content was that Karlsefne was not there to see their glory.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading Every leap of the flames revealed some new treasure of claw or hide or antler; and at each admiring tribute from their guests the Champions' hearts swelled with pride, so that they were obliged to relieve the pressure by echoing at the top of their lungs the song Rane was singing to chords from a home-made harp.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading When an uproar among the dogs outside announced the arrival of a guest, they left everything to fix eager eyes on the opening door.

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From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading SHOWING HOW DISGRACE CAME UPON ALREK THE CHIEF It was as though all the troubles of Vinland were gathered around that dark heap in the ravine, and all the pleasures were gathered around the Champions' hospitable fire.

at the time that

From this reading When an uproar among the dogs outside announced the arrival of a guest, they left everything to fix eager eyes on the opening door.

belonging to which person

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.

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From this reading Built of juniper fagots whose sweetness blended with the fragrance of the pine branches carpeting the floor, it filled the air with the spicy aroma of Yule-tide; and Yule-tide cheer was on the long tables on either side the hearth, and Yule-tide mirth was on the faces above the board.